An Average Evening (Kyogi)

[Perdida Avis]

Avis obscured her visionary hue, watching with plain eyes to the world around her as she merely watched a butterfly that gently caressed her nose, landing upon it with such subtle feel all the while her eyes stayed to the sky. The mid evening setting sun casing long shadows along the grounds as her eyes only continued to maintain a look to that same sky. The delicacy of the butterfly that stayed to her nose was heartwarming as she only smiled with an impeccable expression. Her body dressed in a very flamboyant outfit of pink linens almost similar to an idol on a stage, or even a wind spirit of ole.

Needless to say this cloak of wear she had on did little for a few things. It was revealing akin to a low cut V-neck dress, yet inside its wears were a number of items. Her map of the continent for just one of the options while others were the 228 senbon and the 45 hira shuriken that resided somewhere amongst her cloak. The headband of the village upon her forehead while with an observant eye one could tell there were holes along key areas of her body, such as her hands and back behind the shoulder blades. The clothing hid the one located at her belly button while bare feet, one could see the holes at her feet. Curious this girl just stared at the sky.

[Kyogi]

Kyogi had been planning on heading to the Otokage’s tower but he got a strange feeling as he traveled. The feeling caused him to spin and head towards the more open area of the village. Kyogi wanted to speak to Mayu but they seemed to play a game of tag never being around when the other was needed. Instead he would find somewhere relaxing. His stomach was filled with beer and dumplings from the tavern he’d visited relaxation couldn’t hurt. As he moved through the village the streets seemed much emptier as the day was reaching its late hours.

Kyogi had shed the baseball cap he’d been wearing which left his silvery hair visible for all to see. He had replaced the baseball cap with the sound village’s headband wrapped back upon his forehead. Today Kyogi wore all green from his t-shirt to his shorts. Everything was green including his sandals. Attached to his shorts was a small utility pouch containing a compass, a blank world map, goggles and one vial of black sealing ink.

Kyogi managed to get away from the streets filled with shops and people and got to a much open place. One thing rather person stood out there. He saw a figure looking straight to the sky. As he moved closer he could tell it was a girl whom he assumed was enjoying the weather like he was. The sound of grass crunching under his sandals may be heard to the keen ears as Kyogi approached the unknown. As he got closer Kyogi smiled putting a hand in the air speaking up, ”Hi there. Nice weather tonight isn’t it?” Kyogi hoped the girl would be feeling as social as he was it would be nice to meet a new person.

[Caelan Hyuuga]

The setting sun, the peaceful skies, and the gentle blowing wind.... What a wonderful sight. My white eyes gazed upon it all as I walked through the village I now called home. It was strange to be here while also knowing that I had a whole life that I can't even remember. I couldn't help but to dwell on that fact as my feet glided over the ground beneath me.

My long blonde hair blew back in the wind, nothing being used to hold it back but the small pendant around my head. Soft fitting armor wrapped around my upper body, keeping me safe and secure. Gauntlets of the same material were upon my six hands, keeping them safe while still allowing for the fluid motions of handseals. Simple pants rested upon my legs, leading to simple shoes as well. The symbol of a shinobi, their headband, rested around my waist, albeit not by my decision. The fluidity of my appearance is ruined by that accursed symbol, but the village requires it.

Upon my back rested a long bow, with a 140 pound draw. It was loosely kept in place by the quiver which held 150 arrows. Each arrow was marked by razor blade fletchings, but only 130 of them held a balanced shaft. 10 had a superheated shaft while the remaining 10 had a screaming shaft. 50 of the arrows with a balanced shaft had an explosive arrowhead, while the remaining 100 arrows had a Watakusi Arrowhead.

Rested on each hip was a katana, with one more laid across my waist in the back. Just above the waist, in the small of my back, was a field pack, laden with items that could be quickly removed in the heat of battle or for preparation for various tasks. It came complete with 4 Walkie Talkies, 4 Tracking Devices, 64 Tracers, 80 Exploding Tags, 5 Grenades each of Fragmentation, Smoke, Sting, and Incendiary, 114 Senbon, 50 Small marbles, 15 small boomerangs, 5 hand axes, 30 small darts, and 4 Kunai.

Just below that, yet above the katana on my back, was yet another pack of items. This butt bag contained my Yatake set for my Li abilities, 1 large ink bottle, 4 painting scrolls, 4 20 piece lock picking sets, 48 Caltrops, 6 Kunai, and 30 Hira Shuriken. Rested around my neck was a Gas Mask with two Type E filters in it. It was currently closed so as to not compromise those filters, but I kept it close at hand just in case. I intended to be prepared for any situation that might come my way, and these weapons accompanied me almost at any time. It helped to be skilled at concealing them when necessary.

My gaze turned to a field where two people had shown up. One was just looking to the sky while another had just asked a question. Without much to do at this time, I stepped toward them, intent on joining them if that was allowed. Judging from the question asked, the two did not know each other. But it was also possible that they did. I wasn't entirely sure on the circumstances as I looked toward them.

"I hope I am not intruding on anything."

I said, the words flowing through my mouth and spoken with an air of elegance. Despite my lack of memory, there was some sort of noble speech to my voice. I wasn't sure where it came from, but it had always left me curious.

[Skills and Augmentations listed below]

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Common – 125 SP
Draconic – 75 SP
Intimidate – 125 SP
Reading Lips – 125 SP
Lockpick – 125 SP
Tracking – 125 SP
Identify Tracks – 125 SP
Sense Motive – 125 SP
Observation – 125 SP
Sleight of Hand – 125 SP

The Ritual of the Spider - 6 Arms
Scent - Gains "Scent" D Rank for free. Able to learn Scent tree
Pervasive Hearing - Can hear through walls, floors, and other such barriers
Sleepless - Cannot sleep, does not need sleep
Expanded Lungs - Can hold breath for double the normal amount of time
Direction Sense - Can tell where true north is whenever awake
Unnatural Ears - Pointed elven ears

[Perdida Avis]

The growing darkness was coming, the butterfly upon her nose fluttered off into the wind of a gale that rushed by to carry it. Not so much to disturb anything more solid than a flighty bug but well enough to carry it in the wind to aid its flight. Avis only smiled as she watched such a fine specimen flutter away all amidst her ears she listed to footsteps upon the ground, her body arching to look into that direction with her smile making itself evident all too well. She had yet to actually meet many people of the village, this was all too certain so the individual coming towards her position was a treat in her eye.

The voice spoke from the handsome individual, undoubtedly older than her by probably twice or so her own age. However he was still handsome and she would not refuse admitting it if she were tasked to, however his voice was cherry in the evening and the hand up in a wave as well was nice to see. Before she had way of chance to answer another individual was entering the area, one of which she knew not of just like the first. However, this individual had hair almost similar in color to the first. Granted it was blonde but it still had a very obvious resemblance.

He too, was older than she and it felt like the anxiety was now going to be coming onto her. Two gorgeous hot older guys directly near her, it was like something from those awkward comic books at the book store those youngsters keep getting kicked out of. Her face flushed into a blush thinking on that and merely gulped with a nod, hesitant to answer but at the same time was quite earnest to do so. “Indeed… the weather is perfect for the lovely creatures of the day. But night is coming and those creatures are replaced with other, equally beautiful creatures.” Her words meek, and of course the meaning of what she said was double.

OOC: cause I can't sleep, I'll post.

[Kyogi]

The two were quickly joined by a third, this night was getting more interesting as the seconds passed. His eyes scanned the two briefly noting the clothes they chose to wear but more importantly the sound headbands each wore in a different location. Like the guy Kyogi sometimes wore his headband around his waist. It seemed that he and the boy were close to the same age and quite outnumbered in age the girl whom had been relaxing here.

Kyogi thought about taking a seat in the grass but he didn’t quite yet. He received an answer which was quite beautifully worded; not everyone her age spoke quite so…eloquently. Although Kyogi had just arrived himself the boy was concered of intrusion so he would speak up again, ”You aren’t intruding, it is always good to meet new people. Let me introduce myself, I am Kyogi chuunin of sound. From your headbands it seems you are both my fellow nin of the village.” After his introduction Kyogi decided it was time to sit on the grass and plopped onto his butt legs crossed with his arms extended behind his hands in the grass supporting his body. Kyogi hoped they would follow suit so he knew the people he was meeting.

[Caelan Hyuuga]

Well at least the two had remained civil and easy to speak to. The female had blushed after I and the other male had arrived. I wondered briefly what was going on through her head. Her words were meekly spoken, but the words themselves spelled a beautiful meaning. It was wonderful to hear of such thing from another.

The male had offered his name, his own observations noting our headbands which labeled us as shinobi of Otogakure. He also noted his title which was a Chuunin. He was a higher rank than I was, but I hoped that would be something that wouldn't last long. I intended to further my rank as well, proving that I was strong despite the amnesia that I was afflicted with.

"I must concur. Engaging with others is the only true way to fulfill the duties of one's life. It is a pleasure to meet you, Kyogi. My name is Caelan, and I am a genin of the village."

I stated, glad that I had at least been able to remember my first name. Without remembering my past, I hoped that the conversation would not extend to that point. My gaze shifted to that of the female, wondering if she would offer her own name as well. If she had sat down much like the other, I would kneel down onto my knees, opting for that as a more comfortable position than sitting.

[Perdida Avis]

Avis watched as Kyogi took a seat not too far from where she was laying down, her back still arched and looked at the two of them as the first individual revealed his identity as a chuunin of sound by the name of Kyogi. Also having reassured the guest that it wasn’t an intrusion at all as Avis could definitely agree with, afterall both of them were ideally easy on the eyes to look at. The other individual was classed as a genin, something definitely to Avis’s surprise as someone that old was still a genin. There were rare cases no matter where one went so of course this was of no exception to the rule perhaps.

His name is Caelan though, an unusual name and quite unique must like Kyogi, the thoughts permeated Avis’s mind as she watched the second now taking a seat to the grass as well. Avis rolled off her back and onto her knees where her shin’s supported most of her weight into the ground as she merely smiled with a nod to them both, “My name is Avis, also a genin of Oto. Pleasure to meet you both.” She bowed her head to them before smiling and looking between the two of them. With a hand she began to get the grass out of her hair, “I guess I laid here too long, the grass wanted me to stay with it,” she giggled at her lame joke, perhaps to hide her embarrassment.

[Kyogi]

Kyogi smiled as his eyes went back and forth between Caelan and Avis. They were both genin but with training, skill and a bit of luck that could quickly change. Although the two had just sat and Avis had readjusted her position Kyogi was feeling antsy. It was not that he was feeling uncomfortable, but Kyogi hadn’t been doing much as of late he needed to take action. His eyes had a mischevious glint as he chucked lightly at Avis’ poor joke, ”Then we must do something rather than lay in the grass Avis.” Kyogi continued his thoughts, ”So tell me, Caelan…Avis what goals do you both have?”

Standing up Kyogi took a few steps back before speaking again, ”For some time the Otokage has asked me to lead genin. Show me what you’re both made of and perhaps we can do something interesting outside of the village. I won’t just bring anyone.” Kyogi put more distance between himself and them taking a few hops Kyogi’s hands fluttered through handseals ending with the rabbit sign.

As his seals were completed Kyogi spread out his arms which made a sphere made of green colored chakra spread around him. Although the sphere could spread out 10 feet in diameter, Kyogi made a smaller sphere of only 8 feet in diameter with himself in the center of it. Once the sphere had completely formed his hands reformed the rabbit sign. Taking a few steps he rolled the construct towards the group. ”So if you’re up to my challenge, show me what the genin of our village are made of. Impress me.” Kyogi laughed happily, although this was a friendly challenge he was serious in his offer and wanted to know what he could expect of Caelen and Avis if they wanted to accept his offer.

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天の領域 Tenkyuu (Heavenly Sphere) [50]
Rank: B
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Allows you to form a sphere of chakra around yourself or around the area directly in front of you.
Special: “Handsigns” Hold the final ‘Rabbit’ handsign to hold the sphere.
Drawback: Is vulnerable to chakra destroying techniques. Requires a small amount of constant chakra to keep going. Fragile while being made.
Description: You focus your 保護の壁突起 Bouheki Debari (Protective Wall Creation) into a greater and even more impressive accomplishment, a 10’ diameter sphere made from your faith’s hardened chakra. Once the handsigns are formed the user with stretch out his hand and face the palm forward, the sphere will materialize either around the user or in the area in front of the user (starting at the user’s outstretched hand and taking one second to fully form.) Once formed the construct will last six second or you are also able to reform and hold the ‘Rabbit’ handsign in order to supply the chakra for the sphere. The sphere can roll along the ground similar to a giant hamster wheel using your chakra to do so, and can defend again one A rank worth of damage before shattering or can defend against all B ranked and lower attacks while you are holding the ‘Rabbit’ handsign.
Limit: Must be a member of Kaishaba. Must know 保護の壁突起 Bouheki Debari (Protective Wall Creation). Must also hold the ideal of Pacifism.

本質が彩色する Jisshitsu- hasshoku (Essence Coloring) [10]
Rank: C
Skill: Supplementry
Effect: Allows the user to add a tint of color to their 純粋な本質 Seijou-Jisshitsu (Pure Essence) based techniques.
Special: None
Drawback: Only works with techniques using 純粋な本質 Seijou-Jisshitsu (Pure Essence.)
Description: Your chakra manipulation is sharpened to the point where you can bend the light within your chakra into adding color to 純粋な本質 Seijou-Jisshitsu (Pure Essence) based techniques. This means that a wall could be colored green and blend into a forest better, colored blue and hidden in the water more easily, or even colored brightly to keep from running into it yourself. Though the technique is simple, the possibilities are nearly limitless.
Limit: Must be a member of Kaishaba. Must know 純粋な本質 Seijou-Jisshitsu (Pure Essence).

[Caelan Hyuuga]

My goals? We had simply just met here. I wasn't sure why he wanted to learn something about me in more of a long term setting. But it was the question he had asked after all, and I felt fine explaining the truth to the two of them.

"Well I suppose I wish to further myself in the village. For example... Become Chuunin, even join the ANBU of the village. But most of all... I am just trying to regain my memory. I have been a member of this village for a decent period of time, but I once resided elsewhere. Something happened and I gained Amnesia. My past is all but lost to me. I have remembered a few of my abilities, but... Of my past, all I remember is my first name.

I explained, hoping that it was sufficient. I had tried to remember some things, but nothing major had come to me recently. All I could do was go through my days and hope something would trigger within me. But I was taken aback a little when he said that he wanted to see what we could do. I was a little unsure about performing anything considering I was limited in my abilities at this time.

"The choice is up to you, Avis. Do you feel up to a demonstration of abilities?"

I asked the female, wondering her thoughts on the subject. I kept my lower right hand upon my right hand sword, the other five hands remaining where they were. After asking the question, some webbing was gathered into my mouth as I chewed on it, allowing it to form to be used for one of my Kumomusha techniques. I had recalled those abilities, which was good considering the six arms. When I first came to, I was quite confused.

[Perdida Avis]

It had seemed as the moon grew brighter and the sun grew darker, the moon’s excitement to show itself reflected in the man known as Kyogi. For Avis, her capabilities as a fighter reflected the sun in many ways, yes she could use her butterflies to attack fight here and now in the growing evening, she knew how to do that, but at the same time there were things that required secrecy, her handicap could very well be her secret weapon in times of real conflict. As such, for a strategic position such as that she had to keep it well in the dark and hidden from the eyes of the moon until such a time arise to surprise an enemy.

Avis retained the idea of modesty as she scratched her head with a giggle and a partial lie, “I am like a sun flower Kyogi-senpai. I can’t really show any true talent until the sun can arise and as you see,” looking up at the slowly darkening sky, “It be the evening’s goddess, the moon that is in charge for the time being.” She looked to the other individual, Caelan, and then the happy smile disappeared with a thoughtful expression, one that tinkered into her mind and made her think hard on what goals she went into being a shinobi with. Such goals that influenced and made her who she was.

“My mother died at childbirth, and my father refuses to recognize me so long as I cling to the ideals of a kunoichi. So I guess my purpose, my goal, in being a ninja is to be recognized. However I don’t think that’s really what it is. Perhaps it is more so me wanting to come out of this shell of a life I am living in, to actually explore what this world had created and to live it rather than fear it.” She smiled then, looking at the two of them kindly, “I’m not really much of a shinobi though, I’ll admit.” Her finger scratching her cheek as she giggled carelessly and carefree.

[Kyogi]

Kyogi was able to listen to each of their goals despite having put some distance between the two of them. Caelan was looking for title goals but also a solution to a very unique problem, amnesia plagued his memory an ailment Kyogi had not dealt with. When both Caelan and Avis denied his request to break through his sphere he released the seal crossing his arms. Although Caelan had left the decision for Avis he noted that Caelan began to chew though Kyogi hadn’t seen any gum or candy come out. Was he potentially in the candy clan Kyogi was once a part of? Within moments the green chakra surrounding him disappeared and he returned to standing on the ground.

Avis although worded different wanted to become a recognized shinobi one who likely did great things. The story of her family was unfortunate he knew others had difficulty growing up but here was an example right before him. After listening Kyogi thought a bit on his words each of them was unique in widely different ways. ”We have two shinobis who want more out of life both hoping to live better. I must say Caelan I haven’t met someone with amnesia, I hope I may be able to help you restore some memories.”

Kyogi unfolded his arms as he thought about his previous offer. ”Perhaps I was moving too fast. I asked you to challenge myself without telling anything about me. I have trained as a medic over the years but there is always more to learn. If you join my team you will be protected as we gain individual strength.”

Each of them had reasons for not fighting but also had their own individual goals. Kyogi’s final words came in his reoffer, ”Both of you have ideals to strive for, I may be the person to help you explore the world as Avis wants. Also Avis putting on that headband and believing in your village makes you a real shinobi even if you are still learning. Perhaps these explorations can help restore something for you Caelan. So what do you say… join forces with me and each other. Together we can experience the world see things we had never thought existed.” Kyogi had experience his share of unique travels and he certainly didn't want them to stop. All he could hope for was they shared the excitement that Kyogi had for travel and seeing the outside world away from the village.

[Caelan Hyuuga]

Avis had decided that she did not wish to join in any kind of display of abilities. I wasn't exactly complaining considering my abilities were locked at the time, minus a few that I had been working on since my amnesia. My hand was removed from my sword as I finished chewing. I figured I may as well hold onto an additional weapon if I had spent the chakra in creating it.

After Kyogi finished his words, I spit out the webbing into two of my hands. They molded the golden web into a kunai shape, making sure the point was just right and the sides as sharp as the real thing. Spending the time to make sure it looked as close to the real thing as possible, I showed the others. It was impossible to tell that it wasn't actually a kunai aside from the fact that it was golden in color.

"I know through living day to day that my former abilities will make themselves known. This is one such thing I remembered whilst on a mission. Your proposal gives me the chance to go on missions and work with others. I feel that doing such will naturally allow me to unlock my previous skills and memories. Therefore I will accept your proposal. I would be honored to work with you two, provided you would wish to accompany us, Avis."

I stated wondering if she would wish to join us as well. It was clear that she had some abilities of her own, even if she was not wanting to explain or show them at this point. I felt that the three of us would have a much easier time of working together rather than just Kyogi and myself. But the choice was hers, and none could force it upon her.

[Perdida Avis]

The two did not disappoint at all, they both appeared driven, and while the other genin had produced some form of golden kunai, Avis was more drawn to that kind of ability. All of which only shown that much more interesting to her. With a keen ear she could tell they both would be honored to have her join, but instead it was an honor to her to work together with such figures. She smiled, her eyes brimming with excitement at the idea of these travels as she nodded with the very same enthusiasm, “I appreciate the offer to join you two, and I do accept. I foresee this to be quite a bit of an adventure already.”

Oh yes, like the child she was afterall, she was enlightened by the appeal of fun and to share it with two gorgeous guys as this. It was already making her night as her color only deepened on her face with ecstatic amusement. She was pumped up, happy to be of such use, granted she hadn’t told her abilities at all. Rather the few abilities she did possess were quite minimal to begin with but as long as she was thought to be of use, that was all that had mattered to her in the same regard. When the time came, she’d happily show her capabilities no matter how few they were. Just had to wait for the opportune moment, and the resist to fawn over the two hot guys on this team she had joined.

[Kyogi]

Kyogis eyes were drawn to the webbing spat out by Caelan an interesting technique he’d seen before. There were many ways to make weapons out of chakra it was good to know even without items they wouldn’t be defenseless. Kyogi really had no idea about Caelan’s amnesia but perhaps he was right maybe it would come back from adventures on missions outside of the village. Both Caelan and Avis agreed to his proposal of being a team.

It felt good to create a team even if they’d just met and had yet to do anything but that could change rather quickly. ”Hopefully we can help Caelan remember something and do some cool stuff in the process. How about we go meet the Otokage tomorrow and see what she can hook us up with. Now that I’ve gathered a small squad she may have something particular in mind. Say noon tomorrow?”

[Caelan Hyuuga]

It seemed that the team was formed then and there. The Chuunin with healing abilities, the genin who's abilities were not yet shown, and myself... One with amnesia who's abilities were still locked within. It sounded like it would be an interesting venture, all things considered.

"It sounds like a plan. And I thank you both for being willing to help with this personal problem of mine. I do hope that this will not be a hindrance to our time together."

I stated eloquently. I felt that I would require a little more training in the case of a mission however. I had the abilities with a bow and arrow, but I would need to work on that to further train said abilities. Perhaps I would find some time to do so before we met the next day at the tower. However, I wasn't quite leaving just yet. Perhaps more conversation was to come.

[Perdida Avis]

Avis was quite pleased with this form of a team that had been made, it was already drawing her away from the meekness attitude she had held onto for so long, and now it was bringing her out and into the open air. Fluidly she went from looking at them to the sky, almost wishing she could turn into a butterfly at that moment but alas that was a doomed fortune that’d lead to failure, so taking the idea and moving out to make to noon was enough for her.

With a steady smile she nodded to them and stood, dusting the grass off of her outfits legging portion. Her eyes looking to the direction of some ponds and smiled, “I will meet with you all at noon then, for now I’ve a few preparations to make and account for.” She smiled, bowing to the two of them politely, “Please have yourselves a good evening.” With such etiquette she moved onwards away from the two of them and towards the ponds. Her preparations weren’t all too big, just a few leeches to tend to afterall.

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[Kyogi]

”I think we will all learn on our adventures.” Kyogi said to both of them with a smile. The team was created with their agreements and it made Kyogi kind of giddy. Avis had preparations to attend to and began to head out while it seemed Caelan was hanging around for a bit longer. Unfortunately Kyogi couldn’t stick around for too long either he hoped to get a bit more training before he went to rest. This excitement would need to be worked out or it could be hard to sleep. ”Make sure you both get some good rest. The otokage may have something special in store for a team rather than just individual shinobi. We’ll have to think of a name later on. I look forward to seeing you both tomorrow.” Kyogi’s smile never left his face but he also headed away from the two of them heading towards the dojo he’d been learning his weapons skills.

(I probably won’t be able to post again until tomorrow with finals and traveling back home but I’ll get one in the tower when I can )

[Caelan Hyuuga]

It appeared that we were to not remain in the field after all. Avis had left shortly after our words were spoken, and Kyogi soon followed. We were to meet at the Otokage tower the next day, and I wasn't quite sure what the day would have in store for us. Kyogi mentioned that the Otokage might have a mission for us as a team that was different than the ones offered to individuals. Perhaps this gave me the chance to work on my own skills. I removed the bow from my back and looked at it for a moment, knowing that was what I needed to work toward. I had to head back home. At least there I had my practice arrows and targets to work on my abilities for.

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